Category: 80% Lower Blog | AR-15 Lowers, News & Updates

So, you’ve heard the buzz: Yes, you can build, from scratch, a tried-and-true, bona fide Glock handgun (in any series!) at home by using a polymer 80% frame. Aptly named the Polymer 80 Glock, this new entrant to the market of the world’s most popular handgun is making waves. What is it, exactly? Is the […]

Ready to dive into the world of ultralight, at-home gunsmithing? We’re super excited to introduce the latest and greatest: New polymer 80 products, now available below at 80-lower.com! Gunning for an AR pistol that weighs less than five pounds? We’ve got you covered. Ready to invest in the world’s most popular service-issued handgun? We’ve got […]

So you’ve finished your 1911 build kit – congratulations! You’re now the proud owner of one of the greatest handguns ever built, even to this day. But we at 80-lower are believers in continuous improvement, and the ages-old design of the 1911 could always use some upgrades here and there if it wants to make […]

The 1911 needs no introduction and you’re reading this, then you’ve already made the commitment to proudly build one of the greatest handguns ever made. The process is simple but it requires focus and precision. Rest assured, building your 1911 at home is also 100% legal as long as you can otherwise legally own a […]

The Glock is arguably one of the most popular handguns ever made. Millions of Glocks currently in circulation around the world, this handgun is favored by police, military, rescue, and private citizens alike. It’s one of the most wildly durable, reliable, and ergonomic handguns ever made – if you’ve been on the fence, it’s time […]

Big news on the build front – 80-lower.com is excited to offer up the new Modulus Arms Router Jig Extreme! This Newcomer to the party is already a crowd favorite. It’s claimed to be the world’s fastest 80% lower jig, with machining time taking less than 15 minutes! It also features its own patented end […]